The uniform rod of mass 20 kg and length 1.6 m is pivoted at its end, and swings freely in the vertical plane. Angular acceleration of rod just after the rod is released from rest in the horizontal position, as shown in the figure, is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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Initial velocity of each point on the rod is zero, so, angular velocity of rod is zero.
Torque about 
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